U.S. aid boosted for South Viet Nam after talks
South Viet Nam announced higher American military and economic aid and joint plans to curb North Viet Nam infiltration of men and equipment supporting the Viet Cong. The communique followed talks between Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor and Premier Tran Van Huong and provided no details on how the infiltration would be stopped.
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Paid trips questioned by civic finance committee
The civic finance committee debated city employees attending all expenses paid company schools. Alderman Gordon Sissons questioned a proposal allowing attendance at a parking meter school in Chicago January 30 to February 5, noting the only city cost would be salary. He warned firms may seek edge by sending staff abroad and pointed out potential conflicts as employees influence purchases. The panel will send the proposal back to the coordinating committee for more information.
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Calgary
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Gray to Seek School Seat in Medicine Hat
Dr. R A Gray a dentist at the Medicine Hat Dental Clinic announced his candidacy for the vacant Public School Board seat Another possible candidate W Z Brown said he is still considering running for the position
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Confession vetoed frees 19 men in Mississippi case
In Meridian Mississippi the U S justice department prepared to present evidence to a federal grand jury against 19 men freed of charges tied to the slaying of three civil rights workers. A secretary order struck down a claimed confession at a preliminary hearing and conspiracy charges were dismissed, freeing the men. The 21 originally arrested in December remain, with dates for further hearings and grand jury sessions pending. Sheriff Lawrence Rainey and Deputy Cecil Price were among those released. FBI agent Henry Rask testified as the hearing progressed.
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King Threatens Boycott Over Mississippi Slayings Probe
Martin Luther King warned of a complete U S economic boycott of Mississippi in protest against the dismissal of charges against 19 men linked to the murders of three civil rights workers. The action follows a Meridian hearing where a defendant Barnette reportedly confessed to an FBI interview.
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Queen's portrait returned to citizenship courts across Canada
In Ottawa the Queen's portrait is being placed in citizenship courts and judges chambers after a supplementary directive. Most citizenship court judges have decided to hang it in both the courtroom and chambers, against an earlier order limiting it to chambers. The affair drew Commons protest. ministers say it is up to judges to decide.
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Pearson says cabinet approves flag design closes debate
Prime Minister Pearson says the cabinet approves the maple leaf flag proposal, while Conservative amendments fail. He notes the vote reflects a shift from empire ties to an independent Canadian identity, with debates about plebiscites and national symbols continuing.
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Spaak defends rescue in United Nations debate
Belgium Foreign Minister Paul-Henri Spaak defended the Congo rescue mission at the United Nations Security Council. He said rebel leader Christophe Gbenye threatened to devour white hostages or seal them in gas barrels. Spaak accused attackers of racism and warned of a broader will to drive a wedge between Africa and Europe.
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Tshombe plans Bonn trip for money before UN debate
Premier Moise Tshombe reportedly planned a Bonn visit to seek financial help from Italian businessmen and the government instead of traveling to New York for the UN Security Council debate on the Congo. A Congo party source said plans were tentative, with a possible New York stop from Bonn. At the Congo embassy a spokesman denied changes and affirmed a New York destination.
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Explosion at United Nations as Guevara Speaks
A blast near the UN headquarters sparked Cuban exile protests during Ernesto Guevara's General Assembly speech. Police later said the explosion did not occur at the building. Guevara condemned U.S. imperialism and military actions in Indochina and Puerto Rico amid tight security.
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Che) Guevara
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Watchdog and portable TV missing after break in
ORLANDO AP Curtis E Wicks and police seek his portable television taken in a break at his auto body shop. The other missing item is a German shepherd watchdog named King described as very vicious.
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Diefenbaker Warns on Closure of Flag Debate
Opposition Leader Diefenbaker accused the Creditistes of plotting to invoke a rule to cut off the flag debate and force a vote. He described it as closure threatening Parliament, citing Gilles Gregoire and Leon Bakker as pressing for the move, while Pearson faced questions over the tactic.
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Khrushchev Targeted by Soviet Official in Public Critique
In a parliamentary debate on the 1965 economic plan Konstantin Belyak chairman of Chernozem regional economic council attacked Nikita Khrushchev by name saying his planning errors linger in the new regime He cited Khrushchev's habit of equating desire with reality and warned the Kosygin plan repeats past mistakes The move marks the first named public attack on Khrushchev since his 1964 ouster and he remains absent from public life in Moscow
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Nation Wants Replies From Government On Sefkind Scandals
Charles Lynch surveys Ottawa and Toronto coverage of Quebec Liberal disclosures and asks why Parliament has no question period. He flags Sefkind bankruptcies, Lamontagne Tremblay furniture deals, RCMP ties, bank and trustee lists, and calls for full government answers tied to Pearson ethics codes.
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